Managing Partner, Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC
Warren S. Sutnick is a highly skilled trial attorney with more than three decades of experience, specializing in defending individuals charged with serious criminal offenses as well as DUI/DWI. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Municipal Court Law Attorney, Mr. Sutnick has successfully handled thousands of cases across New Jersey and New York.
A zealous advocate in the courtroom, Mr. Sutnick is recognized for his expertise in DWI law and has appeared in nearly every municipal court in New Jersey. Known for his strategic and tireless defense, he is deeply committed to securing the best possible outcome for each client—no matter how long it takes. While many cases involve similar legal issues, Mr. Sutnick understands that every client has unique personal circumstances that deserve individualized attention and respect.
Mr. Sutnick began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, where he served as a senior trial attorney in the Homicide Bureau. His experience as a prosecutor gives him an edge as a defense attorney, allowing him to anticipate how the State will build a case and skillfully dismantle it in court.
Following his time in public service, Mr. Sutnick worked in the financial sector at PaineWebber in Weehawken and later as counsel for Morgan Stanley in New York City. He has lectured internationally on financial crimes and money laundering.
Since 2002, Mr. Sutnick has served as the managing partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC. He also teaches continuing legal education courses for various county bar associations and is frequently called upon to share his expertise with fellow attorneys.
Highly respected in the legal community, Mr. Sutnick has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer for ten consecutive years and has been consistently recognized by Bergen County and (201) Magazine for his excellence in criminal defense.
Mr. Sutnick is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his law degree from Brooklyn Law School.
Areas Of Practice
- Criminal Litigation
- Wills
Litigation Percentage
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1992
- New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2003
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
- J.D.
- Rutgers, New Brunswick, New Jersey
- B.A.
Classes/Seminars
- Speaker, DWI and Refusal: Evaluating the Case October 2015, Bergen County Bar Association
- Lecturer, Financial Fraud Seminar, Fiduciary and Investment Risk Management Association (FIRMA), 2002 to 2006
- Lecturer, Risk Management in the Banking Community, Texas Bankers Association, 2005
- Lecturer, Business Continuity, Gruss & Co., 2004
- Lecturer, USA Patriot Act, Swiss Bank, 2003
- Lecturer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance for Hedge Funds, LLR, 2003
- Lecturer, Creating and Executing an Effective Money Laundering Program, ACI, 2002
- Lecturer, International Compliance with Money Laundering Laws, Bank of Singapore, 2002
- Lecturer, Complying with the US Office of Foreign Asset Control, Control Risk Group, 2002
- Lecturer, Reducing International Fraud, Marcus Evans, 2002
Honors and Awards
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Bergen County Bar Association, Member, 2002 to Present
- Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- National College for DUI Defense
Past Employment Positions
- Kings County District Attorney's Office, Senior Trial Attorney, 1991 to 1995
- Callan, Regenstreich, Koster & Brady, Associate, 1995 to 1997
- PaineWebber, Inc., Divisional Vice President, 1997 to 2000
- Morgan Stanley, Vice President, 2000 to 2002
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